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JCS Editor • March 28, 2024
Revisit the Generative Contemplation Symposium 2023
In April 2023, the Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia hosted its first Generative Contemplation Symposium in Charlottesville, Virginia. This gathering convened experts in Contemplative Studies – scholars, philosophers, cognitive neuroscientists, artists, and Buddhist practitioners – to present… -
JCS Editor • December 7, 2023
CONFERENCE RECAP
American Academy of Religion Annual Conference, 2023
The American Academy of Religion hosted its 2023 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX, November 18-21. Among the hundreds of panels and roundtable discussions were notable explorations of contemplative practice among scholars of religion, anthropology, philosophy, psychology, and art history…. -
JCS Editor • October 12, 2023
Generative Contemplation Symposium 2023 Video Proceedings
Self-Emergent Visions
The Generative Contemplation Symposium was hosted by the Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia in April 2023. The following is the video proceedings along with searchable transcripts of Session IV: Self-Emergent Visions which focused on the deliberate elicitation… -
JCS Editor • October 5, 2023
Generative Contemplation Symposium 2023 Video Proceedings
Dreams and Illusions
The Generative Contemplation Symposium was hosted by the Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia in April 2023. The following is the video proceedings along with searchable transcripts of Session III: Dream and Illusion Practices which focused on the… -
JCS Editor • September 28, 2023
Generative Contemplation Symposium 2023 Video Proceedings
Nonduality
The Generative Contemplation Symposium was hosted by the Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia in April 2023. The following is the video proceedings along with searchable transcripts of Session II: Nondual Awareness Practices which focused on the subject-object… -
JCS Editor • September 21, 2023
Generative Contemplation Symposium 2023 Video Proceedings
Attention
The Generative Contemplation Symposium was hosted by the Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia in April 2023. The following is the video proceedings along with searchable transcripts of Session I: Cognitive Effort and Control Practices which focused on… -
JCS Editor • May 10, 2023
CONFERENCE RECAP
Generative Contemplation Symposium at University of Virginia, April 2023
The Contemplative Sciences Center (CSC) at the University of Virginia (UVA) hosted its first Generative Contemplation Symposium in Charlottesville, Virginia from April 20-21, 2023. This gathering convened religious studies scholars, philosophers, cognitive neuroscientists, artists, and Buddhist practitioners to present their… -
JCS Editor • April 3, 2023
Vajrayana Buddhism and Science Workshop Video Proceedings
Over several days in March and early April 2021, Maria Kozhevnikov at the National University of Singapore convened a private online workshop, Bridging Esoteric Vajrayana Buddhism Practices with Science to Enhance Human Cognition. We are delighted to make the transcribed video… -
JCS Editor • March 16, 2023
CONFERENCE RECAP
International Society for Contemplative Research (ISCR) 2023
The International Society for Contemplative Research (ISCR) held its inaugural conference in San Diego from February 2-5, 2023. The conference promoted interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration amongst diverse fields including Neuroscience, Psychological and Social Sciences, Education and Developmental Sciences, Philosophy, Religion…
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JCS Editor • November 8, 2024
What is Contemplation?
An Interview with Sonam Kachru
Sonam Kachru is Assistant Professor in the Religious Studies Department at Yale University, specializing in the history of premodern South Asian philosophy and literature, with an emphasis on Buddhist philosophy. He is the author of Other Lives: Mind and World… -
JCS Editor • October 24, 2024
What is Contemplation?
An Interview With Tanya Luhrmann
Conducted by Erin Burke, a doctoral candidate at the University of Virginia and a Research Assistant at the Journal of Contemplative Studies. JCS: What is contemplation? TL: So, the word “contemplation” can be narrowly or broadly construed. I tend to construe… -
JCS Editor • October 18, 2024
Contemplative Studies Panels at AAR Conference
November 23-26, 2024
The Contemplative Studies Unit at the American Academy of Religion is sponsoring three panels at the annual conference in San Diego, CA from November 23-26, 2024: Confucian Contemplation: Historical Landscape and Contemporary Significance. Saturday, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Convention… -
JCS Editor • October 10, 2024
What is Contemplation?
An Interview with Marc-Henri Deroche
Conducted by Adam Liddle, Associate Editor for the Journal of Contemplative Studies. JCS: In your perspective, what is contemplation? MHD: It’s a vast question. In a nutshell, I would consider it a form of union of love and knowledge. This is… -
JCS Editor • September 26, 2024
What is Contemplation?
An Interview With Harold D. Roth
Conducted by Adam Liddle, Associate Editor for the Journal of Contemplative Studies. JCS: OK, let’s dive in. So what is contemplation? HR: Many people don’t want to define it at all and want to leave it up to individuals. But contemplation… -
JCS Editor • September 13, 2024
What is Contemplation?
An Interview With Kevin Hart
Conducted by James MacNee, a doctoral candidate at the University of Virginia and a Research Assistant at the Journal of Contemplative Studies. JCS: Thank you so much for joining us. Our first question is: What is contemplation? KH: If only there…